The second prince Surou was already together with the heroine – which apparently they made official that very morning even before the classes started and in front of a rather shocked and taken aback audience - so Zoemi wasn't worried about his route anymore.

After all – in the game an announcement like that would be made while the end credits would scroll through the screen, just before two final illustrations would show up – the first one with Miriette chained with the ancient bracelets, locked in the monastery far away and the final one with the happy Surou and the blond heroine as a happy couple.

Well – since Miriette was most certainly still fine – neither locked in a monastery nor dead as it would be in the heroine's bad end – that could only mean that the second prince's route was officially finished while the dark-haired girl prevailed unharmed!

Still... even with that there the possibility of an event from another route suddenly starting despite that, existed – and that prevented the black-haired boy from staying in bed just another day while enjoying the first break from the attendant's duties he had since he took over the position.

Even though Zoemi felt completely fine thanks to the healing spell of the heroine, his father, Mizoe declared that he wanted to go with him – just in case – though the black-haired boy half-expected that the blue-haired knight had a different purpose too – and if Zoemi was right about it – he certainly didn't mind!

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After the first lecture finished, Horeo went to his brother's classroom and asked him to meet him during the lunch break under the announcement board.

"Why would I cut short my time with my lover...? Can't you tell me what's on your mind right now?

"

Surou looked at his brother while raising his brow in confusion.

"And if it's something secret - can't it wait until the evening, dear brother?

"

The blue-haired second prince sighed, sounding slightly annoyed.

"Oh, no, if you have other plans then don't mind the little old me...

"

Horeo just shrugged his shoulders and leaned back with an indifferent expression.

"I just thought that it would be better if you learn everything first hand and all, but what do I know...

"

He scoffed, shaking his head with a soft, slightly mocking smile.

"Brother... what do you mean by that...?

"

Surou stared at Horeo attentively but there was no way that he could read anything from his older brother's laid-back expression – besides the fact that the gold-haired boy was making fun of him.

"Nah, don't worry about it, you have other plans with your... lover... right?

"

Horeo just waved his hand dismissively while putting a lot of pressure on the word 'lover' and turned away.

"Brother, tell me what's going on!

"

The second prince became agitated and called after Horeo, but the first prince has already gone out of the classroom and ignored his call completely.

"What's going on, he says...

"

Horeo muttered to himself with a grim smile walking past the students bowing down at the mere sight of him without even properly looking at his face.

"That bastard dared to hurt Zoemi and he still has the guts to ask that...!

"

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The recess arrived and Horeo stood up from his seat and offered his hand to his fiance beside him.

"My love, care for a walk?

"

His lips formed the most pleasant smile that clearly showed how much will he enjoy whatever happens next – which for all the surrounding students simply meant the walk with his fiancee -but for both the gold-haired boy and the dark-haired girl it meant witnessing the announcement of the person who dared to bring harm to their beloved Zoemi.

"Of course, my prince.

"

Miriette answered blushing bashfully from the excitement and grabbed the first prince's arm.

The lovely couple strolled side by side – causing gasps of awe to erupt spontaneously from the groups of students that they passed on their way.

"I've heard about the Marigotiee Kingdom – you outdid yourself – literally, that was too much – but still. Thank you.

"

Miriette said in a quiet voice while leaning on Horeos arm.

"Still... don't you think that using THAT spell was a bit too much? I've heard that there is only a pile of steaming stones left there now - Zoemi would get mad if he knew that you activated it even though you promised him to never do that...

"

She squeezed his arm and looked up at him meaningfully.

"Oh, my love, don't be like that!

"

The first prince laughed it off as if his fiancee told him a delightful joke.

"Your attendant doesn't know that I had the spell active for years – and as long as you don't blab about it to him, everything will be fine – after all – no one was left to tell the tale about what happened there – the wrath of light is simply too strong for that~

"

Horeo shrugged his shoulders and responded in a cheerful tone.

"...not to mention that those bastards had that coming – just so you know, you weren't the only reason for me to wipe that pathetic city-state off the map.

"

He added – and although his lips never stopped smiling, his eyes turned serious.

"I figured that out – or rather Teo had told me everything – honestly from my experience your next move would be to elope with the other twin – feel free to do that at any time, my dear prince.

"

Miriette softened her grip – which wasn't strong, to begin with – and gently caressed Horeo's arm while snickering mockingly while looking as if she whispered the loving words towards the gold-haired boy's ear.

"Pffft...! Your experience? Don't make me laugh! Show me the credentials you scamming fox!

"

The first prince scoffed mockingly – but ended up blushing just so slightly which was already proof enough that at least one information from Miriette's words hit the bullseye – but once again for the onlookers it looked as if the first prince simply got happy about some mysterious compliment that his fiancee whispered to him – or maybe it was an affirmation of her undying love...?!

The possible answers – for the imagination of the onlookers – were limitless!

...while the truth remained the same nonetheless...

"Romance novels, of course! The steamy ones that my mother tried to hide from me.

"

The dark-haired girl answered the question without the hint of embarrassment – and even sounded a little bit proud.

"...I am going to tell on you to lady Misena...

"

Horeo sighed, discreetly rolling his eyes.

"Eh?! F-fine then, if you do that then I will tell Zoemi that you activated the Wrath of light spell despite the promise you made with him when we were kids!

"

Miriette flinched and her eyes shone nastily while she counter-threatened the gold-haired prince.

"No. You will not do that.

"

Horeo shook his head a little bit and declared calmly.

"And what gives you such confidence? My cheeky prince?

"

The dark-haired girl asked in a high-and-mighty tone.

"Well, if the gratefulness for not allowing our parents to marry you off to some disgusting old fatass is not enough of a reason...

"

The first prince began...

"Oh, we both know that you did that only because Zoemi would leave Bellcephora with me and you wouldn't have a chance to meet with him anymore!

"

"...uuuugh....

"

Miriette interrupted him and Horeo just sighed.

"Fair enough, you got a point.... BUT!

"